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detrograde

 

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detrograde

Part of Speech: adjective, verb

Senses:

  1. Adjective: moving in a direction that is considered contrary or opposite to the usual or conventional motion.
    Example sentence: The planet appeared to have a detrograde orbit around the sun.
  2. Verb (intransitive): to move or travel in a reverse or opposite direction to the usual.
    Example sentence: The car suddenly detrograded, causing confusion on the road.
  3. Verb (transitive): to cause something to move or go in a direction opposite to the usual.
    Example sentence: The strong winds detrograded the ship's course, delaying their arrival.

Usages:

  • Popular usage: In astronomy, detrograde refers to the backward motion or opposite direction of celestial bodies.
  • Local usage: Among car enthusiasts, detrograding means intentionally driving a car in reverse on a race track for entertainment purposes.

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